Home > 1.1.3.3 Individual submission of candidature > ARMENIA - Joint Opinion on the Draf Electoral Code (As of 18 April 2016)
 
 
 
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Paragraph 73
 

There should be an effective method of resolving campaign-related complaints during the campaign itself. Article 19.7 states that election commissions control the observance of the “established procedure” for election campaigns. However the Article only allows for two resolution options, an application to stop the activity, or a three day warning, and this may be too rigid. If those approaches do not work, the next step in the draft code is an application to revoke the registration of the candidate or political party list when the criteria in Article 19.8 apply. When conduct during the campaign is prohibited (e.g. Article 21.7), it should be clear who the enforcing authority is. Other provisions should be further specified, mainly concerning what activities are forbidden on election day and on the day before (e.g. Article 21.6 second paragraph). It is recommended that a range of clear and proportionate sanctions for campaign-related offences be provided in the law.